[Ultrasonic diagnosis of colonic invagination]

Intussusception is a rare condition in adults. In the large intestine, intussusception is most frequently caused by malignant tumours. The case history of a man aged 35 years is presented here. In connection with operation for colo-colic intussusception, familial polyposis was demonstrated. The diagnosis of colo-colic intussusception was established by ultrasonic scanning.